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Community foundations: Donor-advised fund grants outpaced contributions in 2022 

Candid

In 2022, when both contributions to the funds and their investment returns declined, DAF account holders continued to recommend grants. As a result, total dollars distributed through DAF grants increased significantly over the previous year, outpacing contributions for the first time since we started reporting this data in 2012.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On The Environment And Conservation Efforts

Kindful

Grant Research Tip: As you search beyond this list for potential funders, many foundations will state that they do not accept unsolicited requests for funding. Visit Grantli to learn exactly how I do my grant research and how your organization can find more appropriate funders and funding opportunities. Areas served: Worldwide.

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Fundwriter.ai 101 – Can A Robot Write Better Than You?

The Fundraising Authority

Grant Writers and Contractors – If you are a full-time writer, then Fundwriter will be a huge timesaver for you. You can let Fundwriter do the heavy-lifting of writing emails, punching up grant proposals, and more. Rapid prototype your ideas and identify what additional information and quotes you will need from the organization.

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Using BTOP Funds to Reach Remote Areas

Tech Soup

Targeted grants are one way to address the access barriers faced by rural communities. A library in Montana and a nonprofit organization in New Mexico are using the BTOP grant money to fund unique ways to reach out to remote areas. Broadband provision in remote communities can often be logistically challenging and expensive.

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National Study Reveals: Digital and Social Media Are Delivering Results for Arts Organizations

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

For example, Alberta Bair Theater in Billings, Montana told us they have found ways to use digital tools to cultivate their neighborly spirit and are having success promoting events online. The donations ranged from $3.77 (users donating the price of a beer at a performer’s request) to $50,000 (a foundation grant).

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Community foundations: Resilience in tough economic times 

Candid

billion in grants, a new high following three consecutive years of increases. The median year-over-year increase in grant dollars awarded was 7%. DAFs established by donors in partnership with community foundations and other sponsoring organizations accounted for a significant portion of all grant dollars disbursed in 2022.

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Member Round Up: Research galore, a handy handbook, and sandcastles as therapy

NTEN

She got lots of great advice on how to work together better, from staff and board members, to consultants and grant writers. If you''re in the area, the Montana Nonprofit Association will be holding its annual conference in Missoula, October 2-4. Not in San Francisco?